Blog Tour Review of, Tide Ever Rising, by Mandi Tucker Slack

Product Details

• Title: Tide Ever Rising
• Author: Mandi Tucker Slack
• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Cedar Fort, Inc. (February 12, 2013)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1462111076
• ISBN-13: 978-1462111077
• FTC:FYI: I received a review e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

Book Description: 

Kadence Reynold’s favorite pastime is exploring old ghost towns, but when she and her sister, Maysha, stumble across an old journal and cheap pendant hidden in the depths of a crumbling foundation near Eureka, Utah, their world is suddenly turned upside down. Immediately, strange dreams and premonitions begin to haunt “Kadie” as she learns more about the author of the journal, Charlotte Clark. Kadie sets out on a journey to learn more about Charlotte and her family, and she and Maysha travel to Bremerton, Washington, where they discover Charlotte's still living twin sister, Adelaide and her family.  

  Kadie and Maysha, upon arriving in Washington, are immediately immersed in Adelaide and Charlotte’s story. Kadie soon learns that Charlotte disappeared the night of a tragic fire that took the lives of Adelaide’s entire family. With the help of Logan Mathews, Adelaide’s handsome grandson, and Charlotte’s ever disconcerting presence, Kadie delves into the past. Hoping to solve the mystery of Charlotte’s disappearance, Kadie immediately discovers the secrets contained in the journal will toss her and Adelaide’s family into a world filled with mystery, past regrets, and dark unknowns.

 

 

 

 

My Review:

 

 Tide Ever Rising is a great mix of mystery, romance, and paranormal. This story grabs you from the first, and will not let you go until the end. It is easily a book that you can sit down and read in one sitting, if you have the time. I actually read about 3/4 of the book until my eyes wouldn't stay open any longer. 

Readers are first drawn in as Kadance (Kadie) and her sister, Maysha, are out exploring ghost towns. Kadie is a junior high history teacher in Utah. There in Eureka, Utah, Kadie finds an old can with a journal and a pendant in it. This new-found mystery pulls both sisters into a life changing adventure. They leave for Washington to return the contents to the closest living family member, Adelaide. Once they got to Washington and met Logan Matthews, Adelaide's grandson, both me and Kadie were taken in. I loved Logan and the type of man he was. He was strong, kind, loving, and very loyal to those he loves. Kadie and Logan were made for each other. I was enchanted by their love story. Though it happened quickly,they grew close by what they went through. Supporting characters 6-year-old Zaza, was darling (Logan's daughter), while Kadie's sister, Maysha, was sometimes annoying, I really liked Logan's devoted sister Beth. 

The scenes with the ghost were written well, realistic and not cheesy at all. The spirit of Charlotte, Adelaide's sister who had died many years before, ended up being a central part of the story. With loads of action, and bad guys threatening Logan's family...Tide Ever Rising will keep you reading until the wee hours of the morning.

 

 

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Author Bio:

Mandi Tucker Slack grew up in Orangeville, UT, where her father worked as a coal miner for eighteen years. In 1987 the coal mines shut down for a time and her father joined the U.S. Army. They were stationed in Hanau, Germany, and she had the opportunity to explore Europe. Mandi’s family returned to Utah in 1992, and they settled in Orangeville once again, where she attended and completed High School. She then attended the College of Eastern Utah, where she studied Geology. Eventually Mandi changed her major and moved on to Utah State University while she completed a degree in Special Education. She then married her best friend, Charles Slack. They have three children, with one on the way, 6 chickens, and a lizard (sometimes several lizards).Their family loves to spend time together. They enjoy 4-wheeling, camping, and especially rock hounding. Her house is littered with rocks and fossils. As a child Mandi spent many weekends with her parents and sister exploring abandoned mining towns and searching for relics among the brick ruins. Her adventures with her family are often the inspiration for her stories. Mandi is also the author of romantic/ suspense title, The Alias, available at a bookstore near you. Contact her via email at: mandislack@gmail.com.

 

Review of, The Alias, By Mandi Tucker Slack

Product Details

• Title:The Alias
  
• Author: Mandi Tucker Slack
• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Bonneville (May 8, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1599555093
• ISBN-13: 978-1599555096

Book Description:

Publication Date: May 8, 2011

 

After a long and difficult divorce, Jacey thinks the worst is over. Little does she know she'll soon be forced to go undercover to protect her family, and in the process, she'll risk losing her identity, her future, and her heart. With a lightning pace, a good dose of humor, and a plot that's full of suspense, this thrilling novel is an edge-of-your-seat read.

 

 

 

My Review:

 This book is a thriller. Main character,Jacey Grayson, runs away with her son Blaze, to protect them both from her abusive ex-husband and his shady past.She pretends to be someone else, hence the title, "The Alias". She thinks that she has found a safe place on a small ranch in Utah, until her ex-husband shows up and takes her son away. Now the action starts as she is faced with things so hard, but grows through the turmoil. I loved the way that Mandi wrote her characters. I especially loved the character of Jacey, who showed the true love of a mother and the sacrifices she was willing to make for her child.

This book is a clean read that anyone can enjoy reading. The Alias will keep you guessing until the very end. Just when I thought I had figured out things...well you get the picture. 

I'm excited because I will be reading and reviewing Mandi's next book, Tide Ever Rising, at the end of this month. I have a feeling that it will be as good as her first book.

 

 

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About the Author:

Mandi Tucker Slack grew up in Orangeville, UT, where her father worked as a coal miner for eighteen years. In 1987 the coal mines shut down for a time and her father joined the U.S. Army. They were stationed in Hanau, Germany, and she had the opportunity to explore Europe. Mandi’s family returned to Utah in 1992, and they settled in Orangeville, Utah, where she attended and completed High School. She then attended the College of Eastern Utah, where she studied Geology. Eventually Mandi changed her major and moved on to Utah State University while she completed a degree in Special Education. She then married her best friend, Charles Slack. They have three children, two dogs, and a lizard (sometimes several lizards). Their family loves to spend time together. They especially love to rock hound and camp, and her house is littered with rocks and fossils. Mandi loves the outdoors, and she enjoys writing suspenseful novels and short stories.

She loves to hear from her readers.  Please contact her @ mandislack@gmail.com